Brancott is a 630ha (530ha eff) Sheep and Breeding farm Located in the Waiwhare District in Hawkes Bay.
The block is mainly made up of rolling/medium hill country with scattered blocks of Kanuka throughout.
The Stocking policy is made up of
* 330 Angus cattle calved
* 2000 Romney ewes mated to a Terminal ram
* 200-300 Trade Cattle
* All progeny finished
* 1500-2000 trade lambs (dependant on season)
The successful candidate will join our current team of 2 (Manager and General Hand) and will be working alongside them regularly as well as on there own so needs to be fit, have a good work ethic and have a good sense of humor.
Shepherd Role
We are looking for someone who is honest, reliable and keen to learn. They should have relevant background experience within the farming industry which they can further refine and develop, as well as having basic skills in all areas of farm work e.g. dagging, drenching, yard work etc.
The role is predominantly stock work with general work in the spare time, so you will ideally have a minimum of 3 broken in dogs with a pup coming through.
If you are keen to gain qualifications or attend relevant farming courses, the farm is willing to pay for suitable training and development opportunities.
There is plenty of opportunity for the right person to take on responsibility, learn new skills, and progress within the role – the job is what you make it.
What We Offer
* Tidy one bedroom Cottage with power and wifi covered
* Dog food and vet bills covered by farm
* Training and relevant courses paid by farm
* Variety of sheep, cattle and general farm work
* Opportunity to specialise more in areas you are interested in
* Opportunity to take on responsibility and develop your skills
* Competitive pay based on experience
Please send CV and Cover letter to brancott425@gmail.com